24 Aug 1905
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
1
Cranbrook prepares for Labor Day as two militia companies arrive by special train for a large parade and review. Businesses plan floats and hotel rooms, with local firms pledging mill shutdowns for the holiday. Community leaders and firms including Staples Lumber and Kimberley Milling expect strong participation and crowds.
The passage describes a labor conflict between coal miners and the Crow's Nest Pass company. It notes a strike threat, a disputed contract clause on pay and overtime, and miners' suspensions amid ongoing efforts to hold talks and avoid work stoppage. The narrative centers on Mr. Sherman and union leaders arguing over wage interpretations and breach of agreement, including blacksmiths and pay scales.
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